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Diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool. Diarrhea is considered chronic (long-term) when you...
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    Diarrhea
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Viral gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a virus. The infection...
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    Pain
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    Weight loss
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    Joint stiffness
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    Body ache
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    Diarrhea
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Food poisoning is the result of eating organisms or toxins in contaminated food. Most cases of food...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
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    Tingling hands and feet
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    Blood in stool
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    Fever
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    Pain
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    Diarrhea
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Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    Loss of appetite
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    Constipation
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    Change in bowel habit
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    Abdominal discomfort
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    Diarrhea
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Bacterial gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria. See...
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    Pain
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    Blood in stool
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    Feels hot to touch
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    Rectal bleeding
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    Diarrhea
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Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine caused by a microscopic organism (protozoa),...
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    Headache
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    Feels hot to touch
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    Nausea
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    Gas
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    Diarrhea
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Colitis is swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon.
Symptoms:
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    Pain
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    Diaphoresis
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    Weight loss
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    Crampy rectal pain
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    Diarrhea
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a disorder of the lower intestinal tract. It involves...
Symptoms:
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    Right lower quadrant pain
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    Depressed mood
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    Abdominal discomfort
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    Vomiting
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    Diarrhea
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A food allergy is an exaggerated immune response triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk, or some other...
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    Choking
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    Low blood pressure
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    Runny nose
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    Abdominal bloating
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    Diarrhea
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Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes, in which nerves are damaged as a result of...
Symptoms:
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    Diarrhea
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    Dizziness
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    Fatigue
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    Visual disturbance
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    Speech impairment
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